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devil

[dev-uhl] / ˈdɛv əl /


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The line that’s quoted to Emily Blunt the most is from “The Devil Wears Prada.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

The Devil Wears Prada actor added that it's "mathematically insane to imagine we are the only civilisation" and one of the film's key messages "is not to be afraid by what we don't know."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“The Devil Wears Prada 2” came in fourth with $12.6 million, bringing its purse to $196 million since it opened earlier this month.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Holding its own at number two was "The Devil Wears Prada," which earned $18 million in US and Canadian theaters.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

“The Devil Hisself,” said Brian Tailor, who was a Scot and so had reason to feel that way.

From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman




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